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Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 04-21-2025, 02:03 PM
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Posted By GaryC
I was running 78's on front and rear on my first...

I was running 78's on front and rear on my first Z28 with 15x8's 1976 or 77. Had just a very slight rub on one bolt head turning right.
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 04-17-2025, 03:58 PM
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Views: 18,201
Posted By GaryC
Sorry guys, been away. I have a list of sizes,...

Sorry guys, been away. I have a list of sizes, bias ply and radial that I'm looking at...I'm really having a hard time making the right decision, 26" or 27" and what the car looks like. My car still...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-24-2025, 09:14 PM
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Posted By GaryC
Does look fat doesn't it?

Does look fat doesn't it?
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-24-2025, 05:16 PM
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Posted By GaryC
I sent a message to Mr. Smalls.

I sent a message to Mr. Smalls.
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-24-2025, 04:53 PM
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Posted By GaryC
I just don't like the roundness of the tread on...

I just don't like the roundness of the tread on the MT skinny tires. Kind of looks like a bike tire. Still looking to see what suits me and the car. The car will be driven on the street...so at least...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-22-2025, 08:54 PM
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Views: 18,201
Posted By GaryC
Tire budget says go with these. These seem to be...

Tire budget says go with these. These seem to be a commonly used tire, and there are plenty out there to buy. I just don't like the roundness of the tread. They are 26".

I still have to figure...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-22-2025, 06:51 PM
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Views: 18,201
Posted By GaryC
Just found this on FACEBOOK... ...

Just found this on FACEBOOK...

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1345830983330287&set=gm.1356461122219636&idorvanity=407261543806270
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-22-2025, 04:31 PM
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Views: 18,201
Posted By GaryC
You're sitting low, too. Looks like how mine sits...

You're sitting low, too. Looks like how mine sits with the tires IN the wells. The shorter tire doesn't look bad at all, but the taller tire pic looks more to my liking.
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-22-2025, 04:27 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,201
Posted By GaryC
Everything is still factory original with the...

Everything is still factory original with the suspension. I got it with 80,000 miles on it, still has original ball joints with the rivets. No issues there, just low.
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-22-2025, 01:46 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,201
Posted By GaryC
The yellow Z and the Nova, look just right. So a...

The yellow Z and the Nova, look just right. So a 27" front tire fits nicely.
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - Wanted 03-21-2025, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,526
Posted By GaryC
Caps

Hi guys. A follow up in case someone is looking for caps. This is a pair of caps I'll be getting soon from the Lugnut King. $23.00 for the pair, steel. This guy is reasonable.
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-21-2025, 06:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,201
Posted By GaryC
Thanks guys for the back and forth on this, it...

Thanks guys for the back and forth on this, it sure will help with my decision.
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-21-2025, 06:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,201
Posted By GaryC
That's why I'm asking the BS question. How far...

That's why I'm asking the BS question. How far OUTSIDE is too far? There are a lot of tires out there and I have noted from 165/80, 165/70, 195/75, 205/70, 205/65, 205/75 and some of the tires y'all...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-20-2025, 09:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,201
Posted By GaryC
What backspacing are y'all using? I've read 2" on...

What backspacing are y'all using? I've read 2" on up. The skinnies I plan on using are 1 1/2" BS. If I go bias ply the tire shouldn't balloon like the radial tire if what I'm reading online is...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-20-2025, 03:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,201
Posted By GaryC
That's a bias ply correct? How tall? I think I...

That's a bias ply correct? How tall? I think I read 26" is about the tallest you can go on a 69 Camaro. Trying to decide radial or bias ply.
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-20-2025, 01:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,201
Posted By GaryC
4" skinnies with 1 1/2" backspacing

Is a 15x4 skinny with 1 1/2" backspacing enough to use on the front of a 69 Camaro? Looking for a tire that won't give any issues. I would assume the wheel will be more outboard or closer to the...
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - Wanted 03-13-2025, 02:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,526
Posted By GaryC
I found what I was looking for from this site if...

I found what I was looking for from this site if someone else is looking for same. Reasonable prices.

https://lugnutking.com/
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - Wanted 03-12-2025, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,075
Posted By GaryC
There is a fella on this site that made a pair...

There is a fella on this site that made a pair for me last year. See pick. Check out this page on Facebook, he post there occasionally.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/324936961022440
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - Wanted 03-12-2025, 07:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,526
Posted By GaryC
Cone shaped center caps

Looking for a pair of cone shaped push thru center caps 3 1/8" center hole for a pair of Cragar wheels, see pic. These are two piece and have "RACING WHEEL DIV CRAGAR IND" around the front of the...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 05-19-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,691
Posted By GaryC
In case anyone can use this help... I found...

In case anyone can use this help...

I found a fella thru a fella on the Sun Facebook "Sun" gauges site that replaced the glass lens on my SST802-2. Cleaned up the pointers also. He told me my tach...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-14-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,312
Posted By GaryC
Anyone have info on the different hole sizes in...

Anyone have info on the different hole sizes in the steering column cup for the Sun tach? I have a holder with a 1/4" hole in it. I have a SST-90 and a SST-802-2 neither of which use the smallish...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-12-2024, 10:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,312
Posted By GaryC
Both of mine were outside too. Tach on the dash,...

Both of mine were outside too. Tach on the dash, small little ZGate shifter sitting on a 16/304 stainless steel box I made at work. Put the shifter high up, I do miss that car.
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-12-2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,312
Posted By GaryC
I like the gauges when they are mounted outside...

I like the gauges when they are mounted outside in a lot of cases. Here's my 66 from the late 80's.
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-12-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,854
Posted By GaryC
My Z is a unrestored decent driver, NOM car, so...

My Z is a unrestored decent driver, NOM car, so I'm not too worried about a hole here or there with this car. There are some existing holes, not very many, from previous owners that I just put a dab...
Forum: Day 2 stuff-modified cars 03-11-2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,854
Posted By GaryC
I'm trying to do a period correct look for my...

I'm trying to do a period correct look for my car, and not sure what tach I want to use. I have a two piece setup with the green line and a stand alone blue line. From what I can see in a pic of my...
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